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All DEI Events

 

This is a collection of what is deemed to be events having impacts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  

 

See the Diversity Beam for notable DEI projects. 

 

 

Start Date Title Description Tags
Oct 02, 2019 05:00 PM Stakeholder Meeting - Intercultural Cities Initiative Hosted by City of Rochester, MN Government and 6 others ('diversity', 'ici', 'Diversity', 'governance')
Aug 22, 2019 06:00 PM Human Library at Rochester Public Library ('Diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'Human Library')
Jul 25, 2019 03:30 PM Community Conversation: Diversity & Representation ('community engagement', 'boys & girls', 'listening', 'Diversity', 'united way')
Jul 17, 2019 05:30 PM Envisioning 21st Century City - Bridges to China, Diversity Council Fundraising Event ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'global', 'Culture', 'networking')
May 22, 2019 04:00 PM Youth Listening Post on Discipline Disparities at RPS ('rps', 'diversity', 'youth', 'listening', 'reat', 'education')
May 03, 2019 06:00 PM Next Chapter: ANNUAL RESTORATION CELEBRATION ('youth', 'diversity')
Apr 01, 2019 05:30 PM Human Library at Rochester Public Library ('immigrant', 'diversity', 'human library')
Mar 12, 2019 09:00 AM Ann Bancroft Foundation: Listening & Learning Session ('youth', 'diversity', 'listening')
Dec 03, 2018 12:00 PM Human Library at International Day of Persons with Disabilities ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'human library')
Nov 13, 2018 03:00 PM Rochester Area Nonprofit Consortium Forum for Area Agencies ('leadership', 'Diversity Council', 'governance', 'npc')
Oct 28, 2018 02:00 PM Nineth Annual Journey of Peace: Voices of Hope The Journey of Peace is an invitation of all peoples and cultures to move with urgency regarding our need to bring peace with compassion to our world and community. ('compassion', 'faith', 'diversity')
Sep 11, 2018 05:30 PM Envisioning 21st Century City - September 2018 Lessons from Dubai, Diversity Council Fundraising Event ('global', 'education', 'diversity', 'Diversity Council')
Jun 13, 2018 11:00 AM Intercultural Cities (ICI) Signing Ceremony On Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 the Journey to Growth team along with the City of Rochester will welcome Irena Guidikova from the Council of Europe for a special Signing Ceremony. The Ceremony will take place at 11:00 am in the Rochester City Hall atrium. The public is encouraged to attend this momentous occasion and meet Irena! For more information on the Council of Europe and the Intercultural Cities Initiative visit https://bit.ly/2HTriCn ('Culture', 'ici', 'community health', 'Diversity Council')
Apr 28, 2018 10:00 AM 43rd Annual World Festival ('Culture', 'diversity', 'immigrant')
Jan 25, 2018 09:00 AM Diversity Council Human Library at RCTC Student Success Day This will be an opportunity to sit with students and faculty as part of the RCTC Student Success Day. ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'compassion', 'Civic Equity', 'human library')
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Two types of event information being shared in the following:

1. A list of Beam aware upcoming community events of all types. 

2. A list of noteworthy past events that have one or more of the following contents: presentation slides, video recordings as well as takeaways. 

Upcoming Events
Oct 2026 RPS Family Engagement Oct 06, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Virtual
2026 Rochester General Election City Council and Mayor Candidate Forum Oct 06, 2026 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM — Christ United Methodist Church
AARP Election 2026 - What Voters Need to Know Oct 07, 2026 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM — Cascade Meadows Wetlands & Environmental Science Center, 2900 19th Street Northwest, Rochester, MN, 55901
Managing Difficult Conversations with Constituents - Rochester Oct 13, 2026 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Rochester Public Utilities 4000 East River Road Northeast, #2813
Congressional Debate Oct 13, 2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM — KAAL Digital Platforms
Finding Community in Our Differences - Rochester Oct 13, 2026 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM — RCTC Heintz Center, 1926 Collegeview Road East, Rochester, MN 55904
Cradle to Career 2026 Annual Education Summit Oct 20, 2026 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM — Mayo Civic Center
America: 250 and Beyond Oct 24, 2026 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM — Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake
NCRC - Faith & Community Expos Oct 29, 2026 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM — Rochester International Event Center
Upcoming events…
Community News

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Annual Action Plan - Community Development Block Grant Allocations

  • 2027 Annual Action Plan - Community Development Block Grant Allocations; Video Recording, Presentation 
  • 2026 Annual Action Plan - Community Development Block Grant Allocations; Video Recording, Presentation 

Last Updated September 20, 2026


Sherman Mixed Housing Mayo Civic Center Parking Lot

Sep 18, 2026: Ground Breaking

July 6, 2026: City Council Meeting - Extension of agreement

May 2026 DMCC Board Meeting: Status Update

June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting 

Council action is requested to continue development negotiations with Sherman Associates and conditionally approve development assistance of up to $13,000,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance and up to $3,000,000 in DMC General State Infrastructure Aid.  

Last Updated September 18, 2026


Momentum 30

Four pillars to drive Momentum 30

Case for Investment

Last Updated September 17, 2026


2027 Olmsted County Tax Levy

Sep 16, 2026 Press Release: Preliminary 2027 Olmsted County levy: $151,350,166, Preliminary 2027 Olmsted County billed levy: $149,769,949 (amount to be billed to taxpayers due to 2026 levy overpayment being applied to 2027).

Last Updated September 16, 2026


Braver Angels News

  • 2026 - Oct events: Sep 2026 Newsletter; Aug 2026 Newsletter, Mar 6 Volunteer Opportunities, Feb Citizens Commission on Immigration Outreach
  • 2025, 24 - Mar 2025 Newsletters: End birthright citizenship? Apr 2024 Braver Angels Newsletter: 2024 National Convention; National Debate: Should we be colorblind?

 

Last Updated September 16, 2026


RPS Family Engagement Opportunities

Sep 2026: Care Giver & Parent Empowerment (CAPE); Supporting Youth: Mental Health  

Apr 2026 Family Engagement Policy Meetings

Jan 2026 Announcements: Family Engagement, Caregiver and Parent Empowerment 

Last Updated September 11, 2026


Reimagining 6th Ave West - Project Update

Sep 9, 2026 City Council Update

Mar 2 2025 City Council: Memo, Video, Presentation

Sep 2025 Press Release: City of Rochester Launches “Reimagining Sixth Avenue W” to Reconnect Downtown Mobility Network

Last Updated September 10, 2026


CHATEAU THEATRE OPERATING ANALYSIS UPDATE

Sep 9, 2026 City Council Action Chateau Strategy

Aug 10, 2026 City Council Study Session  Council to review planning-level capital investment needs identified through both the City’s facility assessment and the Legends Global operating analysis.

Last Updated September 08, 2026


Director of Equity & Organizational Development Introduction

 Sep 2026: Introducing Crystal Fairchild, Director of Equity & Organizational Development

 

Last Updated September 06, 2026


6th Street Bridge RAISE grant

Aug 2026: Revised to "Up to $19.9 million from USDOT." 

Aug 2022: The City of Rochester has been awarded a $19.9 million dollar United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant.

Last Updated August 24, 2026


Rochester Public Transit

Aug 23, 2026 City Council Study Session: Transit Financial Sustainability - Rochester Public Transit (RPT) is currently operating under financial conditions that are not sustainable over the long term.

Last Updated August 24, 2026


Rochester, MN Supplemental Budget

2026 Aug 23 City Council Study Session, Apr 13 City Council Study Session on 2027 Supplemental Budget

2022-08-22 City Council Study Session on 2023 Supplemental Budget

Last Updated August 23, 2026


Economic Vibrancy & Growth Management

Aug 24, 2026 City Council Study Session: Economic Mobility Updates

Sep 2024 City Council Study Session: City teammates providing an update on this work, specifically regarding legacy public infrastructure projects, Unbound, infrastructure investments and regulatory milestones.  

Last Updated August 23, 2026


OpenBeam events log

Sep 2026: Metrics LINKS

Aug 2026: Tech related info

Aug 2026 Notable Beam Events Log: Topics Include: Q2 Real Estate Stats; Workforce Housing & Regional Workforce Trends; Building Trust in an Age of Skepticism; Land Use Revenue Analysis; Tax Increment Financial Studies

Last Updated August 21, 2026


Broadway 309-317 Appeal of Certificate for Appropriateness

Aug 17, 2026 City Council Meeting: In a 4-3 vote, the Rochester City Council overturned a decision by the Heritage Preservation Commission to reject a redevelopment proposal for five historic buildings on the 300 block of South Broadway Avenue.

Aug, 2026  PB reporting

Last Updated August 20, 2026


Transportation: ROCOG Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

2027-2030: Transportation Improvement Plan, Press Release

2024 - 2027 Transportation Plan 

2023 - 2026 Transportation Plan: The Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) has released a draft of the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), for a 30-day public comment period. 

Last Updated August 18, 2026


National Community Survey

2026 City Survey: Open to residents responses

2024 and 2022 NCS Surveys: Presentation/Reports

2018 City Survey.: June 2018 Resident Survey Summary

Last Updated August 17, 2026


SBDC Rochester, Spring 2025

Sep 2026: Small Business Support Series

SBDC Apr 2025 Business Workshops...SBDC Day and workshop opportunities: "If you have an upcoming business event or celebration, please let us know! We would love to stop by for a RIBBON CUTIING for any of your business." milestones:

 

Last Updated August 14, 2026


Homelessness Dashboard, Street Medicine, The TABLE and Any Path Home Info

Aug 14, 2026:Homeless Info: Any Path Home Dashboard; Mayo Clinic Street Medicine

Mar 2026 Rochester Area Housing Alliance: Any Path Home and The TABLE

 

Last Updated August 14, 2026


Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Barriers Study

Aug 10, City Council Study Session: Equitable Economic Development

Apr 2025 City Council Study Session:  (1) DBE Study Session to City Council April 17, 2023 , (2) Memo to DMCC Board; 

Last Updated August 13, 2026